Knowledge
Generation
Despite being the second largest employer in India, the
craft sector has not been receiving the policy support
it deserves. Dearth of organised data, unavailability of
information and the unorganised nature of the sector
prevent voices of change from effectively organising
themselves. The rapidly changing economic scenario
within India is creating new threats and opportunities
for the handloom and handicraft sectors. The Policy
Research and Advocacy program at AIACA seeks to address
these through the following objectives:
- Identify gaps in the policy regime relating to
strengthening livelihood security and enhancing incomes
of craftworkers
- Engage institutions, scholars and practitioners to
contribute to research to address these gaps
- Disseminate information on policy issues through
publications, research reports, periodic policy briefs,
newsletters etc
In response to AIACA's Policy Research and Advocacy
objectives, five Focus Areas have been identified. For each
Area, its goals as well as its research and advocacy focus
has been outlined:
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